*The scene cuts to a hotel room, you can see the early morning sun shining through the glass windows. Last week was hard for Maniac, having to go out to the ring and confront his former friend and tag team partner. It was clear as the week went on Deas became more and more preoccupied by his personal issues outside of the ring. Despite Maniac teaming with Deas to help, what Deas did to him took too much of a toll on him. So now Maniac is left alone to continue his HWA career in the singles division. Last week Maniac and Bryan exchanged words in the ring and that wasn’t enough for Maniac, he wanted to tear Bryan Deas apart piece by piece and show him just who was riding who’s coattails. This week Maniac is finally getting his wish, he will face Bryan Deas one on one in a grudge match. These two men will likely be future HWA legends. Also beating a man like Bryan Deas could help him make a name for himself. This is a chance for Maniac to really make a name for himself and prove he belongs in the HWA. The hotel room is empty. It is a bright sunny afternoon. You can hear the ocean outside. Suddenly Maniac walks in. He is wet with a towel around his waist. He walks into the kitchen to the fridge and opens to look inside. He moves gingerly and you can see small bruises on his back from his recent matches. He grabs the orange juice and stops to rub his sore neck. He can’t believe how sore he is because believe it or not his past couple of matches has been normal. This week is a grudge match, it is sure to be exhausting to say the least. He grabs a glass from the cabinets and pours a glass. He then gets some bread and puts it into the toaster. Once he puts it in and goes to get the newspaper, he opens it and flips straight to the top story, the people versus the Hardcore Wrestling Alliance. Maniac reads on and shakes his head wondering how much of an impact this is going to make on the other wrestlers and the HWA as a whole. The toast suddenly pops out of the toaster. He butters it then sits down to relax and read his paper. He sits down very slowly and he can’t believe he has finally got Bryan Deas one on one in a match. He sits, eats, and reads his paper as the seagulls go off in the distance. You can once again hear the waves of the ocean. Maniac was finally starting to get relaxed when suddenly there is a knock on the door. Maniac just shakes his head.*
Maniac: Come in!
*The door opens and its Maniac’s grandfather Ignazio Romano. He is wearing brown shorts and an orange Hawaiian flower shirt. He also has sunglasses on.*
Ignazio Romano: Hello grandson, how you feeling?
Maniac: Well I’ve been better but I’ll be fine.
Ignazio Romano: Yeah that was some match a couple weeks ago. I felt sore just watching it.
Maniac: Yeah my body is just adjusting to faster more competitive action I guess.
Ignazio Romano: Oh I’m sure you will be fine. I scheduled for an autograph signing at the Bell Centre. It’s a Havoc thing. So just get dressed and we can get something to eat on the way.
Maniac: Ok just give me a few minutes.
*Maniac walks back into his room. Several minutes later he emerges from his room wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. This time he also has black sunglasses on.*
Maniac: Ok let’s go.
*Ignazio and Maniac both walk out of the room then Maniac locks the door. They walk down the hallway and stairs until they get to the parking lot. They both get in Ignazio’s red corvette and they peel out.*
Ignazio Romano: So where do you want to eat?
Maniac: I don’t really care I like pretty much anything.
Ignazio Romano: So how has HWA been so far?
Maniac: Pretty good, certainly better then where I’ve been. I don’t have that label “Impact superstar” anymore, HWA is definitely more physical but I can handle it.
Ignazio Romano: Yeah there will always be an adjustment period. Who are you facing this week?
Maniac: My old tag team partner, Bryan Deas.
Ignazio Romano: Bryan Deas? Why the hell are you wasting your time with him?
Maniac: It’s personal, he wronged me and I’m going to show him what happens when you #### with me and my memories.
Ignazio Romano: Wow well this is a good chance to prove yourself, you beat Bryan and you can get your foot in the door on the hunt for a singles title. You know that Bryan is a sly little fuker; he will do whatever it takes to beat you.
Maniac: Well that’s all fine and good put I plan to win.
Ignazio Romano: Yeah I know you do and that’s why you made it this far, you are a great competitor.
Maniac: Yeah I know, you see I just don’t want to put on a good showing so I can kind of make a name for myself. I want to win. I want to win matches and gold. I fully intend on becoming one of biggest names ever in HWA. I know I am fully capable at beating Bryan Deas and get a title shot. If I go in to that match just wanting to put a good showing on, I won’t do anything. The only chance I have at winning is if I think I can win and go in to win. If I go in trying to do anything else I will most certainly lose.
Ignazio Romano: Yeah I guess you’re right. Hey there is a Buffalo Wild Wings over there lets go.
*They both spot the Buffalo Wild Wings and drive into the parking lot. They park and the both of them get out. They walk to the front door then inside. They are met by the greeter.*
Ignazio Romano: Table for two please.
*The greeter gets two menus and two sets of silverware. Then he walks both Maniac and Ignazio to their seats. Once they sit down they take their menus and the greeter walks away.*
Ignazio Romano: Man I’m starved.
Maniac: Yeah this definitely beats burnt toast.
*They both start to laugh. *
Ignazio Romano: I forgot how nice Canada is. It really is great here. I used to go all the time as a kid but haven’t in awhile.
Maniac: Yeah I went as a lot as a kid to, one of my few good memories.
Ignazio Romano: What do you mean?
*Maniac pauses and a serious look is now on his face.*
Maniac: Nothing, just forget about it.
Ignazio Romano: I know you had a bad childhood but what is it?
Maniac: I said forget about it!
Ignazio Romano: Ok I get it, bad subject, calm down before people recognize us. You know if any of these people recognize us they will probably lynch us both. Is the memory that bad?
Maniac: Yeah you could say that.
*The waitress suddenly comes up to the table. She takes their orders then the camera slowly zooms out and fades to black.*
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*The scene cuts back outside of the Buffalo Wild Wings. Maniac and Ignazio both are seen walking out of the front door. They seem to be very full. They walk to Ignazio’s car and they pull out of the parking lot. They drive down the road and now appear to be on their way to the autograph signing at the Bell Centre. They drive on for several minutes then finally come to the arena parking lot. They park then Maniac and Ignazio get out and walk to the back entrance. They get through the door and walk down a hallway until they get to a lobby. There is a table set up with piles of Maniac posters laying on it. A couple posters are even up on the wall behind the table. Maniac slowly sits down. It’s clear he is still a bit sore. A line of HWA fans start to form out from the table. Some have the Maniac t-shirt, Hardcore Icon t-shirt, or even the original Suicide Kings t-shirt. They also have some HWA merchandise. Maniac sits down and gets set. The people start coming up and there of all ages. Some want signatures and some want pictures. Some even have merchandise they brought to have signed. This goes on for several hours. Finally the line is gone. Al that is left is Maniac, Ignazio Romano, and various arena workers cleaning up. It is now early evening and Maniac slowly gets up and gathers his stuff. Him and Ignazio both now walk out of the arena and get back into the car. The lobby is now empty and just the arena workers are left cleaning up. Suddenly a man walks in. He has medium length gray hair. He seems in shape and muscular for his age. He is wearing leans and a black shirt. He notices the table and all the posters. A worker suddenly stops him.*
Worker: Hey sir you’re a little late.
Man: Oh my sorry. Do you know where he went?
Worker: I don’t know back to his hotel I guess why? Do you know him?
Man: Yeah I’m his dad.
*There are a few moments of silence.*
Worker: Oh well I’m sure you can find him at the hotel in town. It’s just a couple blocks over.
Man: Ok thanks.
*The man walks out of the lobby. We are now back at the hotel. We see Ignazio’s car pull into the parking spot. Ignazio and Maniac now get out and they both go to their rooms.*
Ignazio Romano: Ok Antonino, I’ll guess I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Get some rest because you will need it.
Maniac: Yeah I know, later man.
*Ignazio walks to his room and Maniac walks into his. Once he gets in he shuts the door and goes to the kitchen to get a drink. Once he gets it he sits on the couch and turns on the television. He turns right to the World Baseball Classic. It’s United States versus Venezuela and the United States is losing five to three in the bottom of the ninth. Although the game is pointless because both teams have already clinched a spot in the second round, it is still a close hard fought battle. The Unites States put on a double steal and got thrown out. Venezuela would eventually close it out. The United States would lose five to three but they are still going to the second round so all is good. Maniac seems relaxed as watching sports served ad a nice outlet for the pressures of the HWA. Maniac is very relaxed and comfortable and is even drifting in and out of sleep. Suddenly there is a knock on the door. Maniac hears it and slowly gets up. He opens it and slowly looks up at the guy at the door. He is sore and tired. At first he has a glazed over look in his eye. When he realizes who it is his eyes look like a deer in front of headlights. The look of shock then turns to a look of anger.*
Man: Hey son.
To be continued………
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*The scene cuts to a beach. It’s at night and the only light are torches that or placed sporadically in the sand. It seems to be a windy evening. The palm trees sway and you can hear the wave’s crash on shore. Suddenly a figure comes walking down the shoreline. Eventually the dark figure is revealed to be Maniac. He is wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. He walks slowly and has a serious focused look on his face. The camera slowly zooms in closer. Maniac suddenly stops and pauses before he starts to talk.*
Maniac: This week I face Bryan Deas in a grudge match. Both Bryan and I have come to a difference of opinion and at Havoc we are going to settle it. You want to wonder what happens if you win Deas? Trust me when I say that there is no need to think about what will happen if you win Deas because there is no way in hell that you are going to beat me!!! I can’t believe how much of an idiot you are Bryan, you challenge me to the Asylum and then turn around and say that if you win there is going to be no Asylum match. Just like your wrestling career Deas that makes no since what so ever. You better pray by your bed every night until Havoc because when we meet in the ring I am going to beat the stupid out of you, I am going to show you and everyone else why I am better then you are. Sooner or later I will get that Spotlight Championship; it’s just a matter of time. I realize it might be tempting to overlook me. I dare you to and I want you to. If you do you will be sorry.
*Maniac smiles and smirks as he stands there. He takes a deep breath then slowly walks off the screen. The screen then slowly fades to black.*
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